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BBC Proms 1999

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Tonight's concert from the Royal Albert Hall, London, features a new work specially written for Hakan Hardenberger by H.K. Gruber, who promises "an artificial Romanian dance with a touch of Fred Astaire." Featured composer Nielsen's exotic music for Aladdin is played at the Proms for the first time, together with his evocation of his childhood on the Danish island of Funen.

Lisa Milne (soprano), Toby Spence (tenor), Neal Davies (bass), Hakan Hardenberger (trumpet), Finchley Children's Music Group, Philharmonia Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra, conductor Neeme Jarvi

Nielsen Springtime on Funen

H.K. Gruber Aerial (BBC commission; first performance)

7.40 The Hanoi Hug
Author Christopher Hope describes his experience of the vibrant but difficult and dangerous city of Hanoi.

8.00 Tobias Two Sacred Choruses

Nielsen Suite: Aladdin

(Repeated next Tuesday)

Contributors

Trumpeter:
Hakan Hardenberger
Musicians:
Finchley Children's Music Group
Singers:
Philharmonia Chorus
Musicians:
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Conductor:
Neeme Jarvi
Soprano:
Lisa Milne
Tenor:
Toby Spence
Bass:
Neal Davies
Speaker (The Hanoi Hug):
Christopher Hope
Source: Radio Times

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